Morocco's Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has proposed establishing regional companies to reduce middlemen in the market and improve purchasing power. The proposal was presented by PAM member, Fouzi Lekjae, during a meeting in Kenitra on September 21, 2026. The party aims to connect producers directly with consumers, reducing the number of middlemen and their impact on prices.
The proposed regional companies would be responsible for transporting, distributing, maintaining, and developing consumer goods networks. This would enable the reduction of middlemen and prevent some of them from controlling prices at the expense of consumers. The companies would be open to traders who wish to contribute through shares, provided they adopt clear and transparent rules.
The PAM party's proposal is part of a broader program aimed at supporting purchasing power, increasing pensions, and reviewing income tax. The party also proposes exempting low-consumption households from taxes and increasing the minimum pension to 3000 dirhams per month. Additionally, the party suggests allowing widows to benefit from their deceased husbands' pensions.
The PAM party's program also includes measures to improve salaries. The party proposes reviewing the current salary scale for employees in the public and private sectors to reduce deductions and increase net income. According to Lekjae, this could result in an increase of between 1500 and 4000 dirhams per month for some categories, depending on their salary levels and deductions.
The proposal to establish regional companies has been made in the context of Morocco's upcoming parliamentary elections. The PAM party is aiming to become the leading party in the elections. The party's program focuses on improving the living standards of Moroccans and addressing issues related to purchasing power and social welfare.
The PAM party's proposal has not been without controversy. Some have expressed concerns about the potential impact of the proposed regional companies on the market and the economy. However, the party maintains that its proposal is aimed at reducing the cost of living and improving the purchasing power of Moroccans.
The Moroccan government's response to the PAM party's proposal has not been made public yet. However, the proposal is likely to be debated in the context of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The elections will take place on September 26, 2026, and will determine the composition of Morocco's parliament for the next five years.
Key points
- The PAM party's proposal to establish regional companies aims to reduce middlemen in the market and improve purchasing power.
- The proposed companies would be open to traders who wish to contribute through shares, provided they adopt clear and transparent rules.
- The PAM party's program also includes measures to improve salaries, increase pensions, and review income tax.
